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01/29/08 - UPDATED: Did electronic voting machines in the 2000 and 2004 elections give an advantage to a particular political party or a candidate from a particular party?
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12/12/07
- NEW WEBSITE: 2008
Election ProCon.org – Read pro
and con statements from the 2008 presidential
candidates on several issues including abortion,
education, environment, gun control, Iran, Iraq,
religion, social security, and many more.
Decide for yourself which candidate would make the
best U.S. President.
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11/26/07 – NEW WEBSITE: Immigration
ProCon.org – What are the solutions to illegal
immigration? ProCon.org explores the debate
over illegal immigration with 50 questions, 200+
sources, and over 350 pro, con, and general
reference responses.
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9/28/07 – NEW:
Milk
ProCon.org – Is drinking milk healthy for
humans? We investigate health claims about milk using over 100
experts. The results of our research show conflicting data on
milk’s effect on cancer, heart disease, weight loss, diabetes,
children’s development, and other health issues. Visit our
newest website and tell us what you
think.
08/23/07 - UPDATED: Do senior citizens feel
comfortable using electronic voting
machines?
07/31/07 – NEW: ProCon.org exclusive 2006 Elections - Machine Malfunctions and Manufacturer Popularity. Learn which
electronic voting machine brands had the most
reported malfunctions, and see the % of problems
compared to the % of marketplace share by
manufacturer.
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07/27/07 - UPDATED: Should electronic voting machines have voter verified paper audit trails?
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06/26/07 - 2008 Presidential Election
Poll – Visit our parent website
ProCon.org and vote on the issues you want us to
ask the Presidential candidates. Poll will close on
July 15th.
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05/25/07 - UPDATED: Are electronic voting machines accessible to disabled voters?
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05/25/07 - NEW: Are electronic voting machines the best way to provide voting access to language minorities? |
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05/14/07 -
ProCon.org launched its 10th website today, Prostitution ProCon.org, which explores the
core question "Should prostitution be legal?" The site features over
200 expert sources from Presidential hopefuls Rudy Giuliani and
Hillary Clinton to Ann Landers, Heidi Fleiss, Susan B. Anthony, and
the ACLU |
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05/14/07 - Our 1-Minute Overview
explains why we selected electronic voting machines as a topic, and
it shows the basic pros and cons in about a
minute. |
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05/01/07 - ProCon.org launched its
9th website today, Felon Voting ProCon.org
(www.felonvotingprocon.org), on the heels of Florida and Maryland
making historic changes to their felon voting laws. The 150 pro,
con, and general reference statements focus around the core
question: Should felons be allowed to
vote? |
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04/20/07 - Explore our updated question: Is transmitting votes from individual polling stations to the central tabulation center a secure process? |
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04/10/07 - Read our updated question: Do electronic voting machines allow for meaningful audits? |
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2/9/07 - Our 10-Minute Summary of the Electronic Voting Machine Debate gives a quick and thorough overview of the electronic voting machines debate. |
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2/2/07 - Our Historical Timeline of Electronic Voting Machines and Related Voting Technology explores voting machine history from 1856 to 2007. The timeline includes historical patents, key definitions, and relevant biographies as well as sources for all the information provided. |
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1/30/07 - Our comprehensive search engine (top right on the homepage) allows visitors to quickly find a word or phrase on the Voting Machines ProCon.org website. The search function at www.procon.org allows visitors to search all ProCon.org websites simultaneously. |
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1/26/07 - Read our updated question:
Did electronic voting machines work well in the November 7, 2006 General Election? |
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1/26/07 - Voting Machine Software Testing Lab Denied Accreditation In Summer 2006, Officials Not Informed Until January 2007 |
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1/8/07 - Euthanasia ProCon.org, our newest website, was launched today. It features nearly 600 pro, con, and general reference arguments in 80 questions. Visit the site today and decide for yourself: “Should euthanasia be legal?” |
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12/26/06 - Explore our newest question:
What are the ongoing and long-term costs associated with electronic voting machines? |
| 43. |
12/06/06 - Read our newest question:
Is it less expensive to conduct an election using electronic voting machines compared to optical scan voting systems? |
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12/06/06 - The Top 10 Pros and Cons have been updated. Read the main arguments in the electronic voting machines debate in about five minutes. |
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11/15/06 - Read our updated question:
Is it possible for one person to vote multiple times in the same election on an electronic voting machine? |
| 40. |
11/10/06 - Read our newest question:
Did electronic voting machines work well in the November 7, 2006 General Election? |
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11/07/06 - The Philadelphia Inquirer featured Voting Machines ProCon.org as one of five recommended election-related websites. Read the In The News section at ProCon.org for details. |
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10/31/06 - Sequoia Being Reviewed By The Committee On Foreign Investment In The United States (CFIUS) |
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10/25/06 - FBI Contacts Former Legislator About Potentially
Stolen Diebold Source Code |
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10/23/06 - Prepare yourself for Election Day by using our step by step guide:
How To Vote On An Electronic Voting Machine |
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10/13/06 - Read our newest question:
Are electronic voting machines mechanically reliable? |
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10/5/06 - Read our newest question:
Is the practice of electronic voting machine "sleepovers" appropriate? |
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9/29/06 - Read our newest question:
If there is a power failure during an election conducted on electronic voting machines will voting still be possible? |
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9/25/06 - UPDATE TO PRINCETON STUDY: See Dr. Felten's Rebuttal to Diebold's Response. |
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9/20/06 - See our updated and revised question:
Are electronic voting machine vulnerable to hacking? |
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9/15/06 - Read our newest question:
Is it appropriate for former election officials to work for electronic voting machine manufacturers? |
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9/14/06 - New study by Princeton University researchers claims to reveal vulnerabilities in Diebold electronic voting machines. |
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9/7/06 - Read the main arguments of the debate on electronic voting machines at our updated 10 Main Pros and Cons on Electronic Voting Machines. |
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8/31/06 - Read our newest question:
Is it appropriate for private electronic voting machine manufacturers to facilitate public elections? |
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8/24/06 - Find out for yourself:
Does the use of electronic voting machines give an advantage to a particular political party or a candidate from a particular party? |
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8/17/06 - Read our newest question:
Who are the companies that manufacture electronic voting machines? |
| 24. |
8/15/06 - Read our newest question:
Do electronic voting machine manufacturers have ties to a particular political party or candidates from a particular political party? |
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8/9/06 - Find out what our readers think of electronic voting machines in our newest section:
Readers' Comments |
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8/3/06 - Read our newest question:
"How much does it cost to purchase an electronic voting machines?" |
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7/28/06 - Read our newest question:
"Do senior citizens feel comfortable using electronic voting machines?" |
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7/27/06 - See our new question:
"Do voters have confidence that electronic voting machines record votes accurately?" |
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7/21/06 - See our new question:
"Do voters who use electronic voting machines find them easy to use?" |
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7/20/06 - See our new question:
"Do poll workers receive adequate training to facilitate elections conducted on electronic voting machines?" |
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7/19/06 - See our new question:
"Do poll workers have sufficient support mechanisms to deal with unanticipated technical issues with electronic voting machines on Election Day?" |
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7/13/06 - See our new question:
"Are electronic voting machines accessible to disabled voters?" |
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7/6/06 - See our new question:
"What forms of testing do electronic voting machines face?" |
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7/5/06 - See our new question:
"If a software 'patch' is installed, are electronic voting machines re-tested prior to being used on Election Day?" |
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6/30/06 - See our new question:
"What is a software 'patch'?" |
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6/29/06 - See our new question:
"Is there a method in place to make sure the electronic voting machines used by voters on Election Day are fully certified and identical to the machines that were tested?" |
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6/22/06 - See our new question:
"What standards are used to test electronic voting machines?" |
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6/20/06 - See our new question:
"Is parallel testing an effective method of assuring the accuracy of electronic voting machines?" |
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6/16/06 - See our new question: "Is Logic and Accuracy testing an effective method of assuring that electronic voting machines are operating properly before an election?" |
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6/14/06 - Read our two newest questions:
 "Is qualification testing conducted by independent and accredited entities?"
"What is the difference between qualification testing and certification testing?" |
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6/8/06 - Read our newest question: "Are votes cast on electronic voting machines stored in a manner that preserves voter anonymity?" |
| 6. |
6/5/06 - Read our two newest questions:
"Is it possible to have a meaningful recount from an electronic voting machine?"
"Do electronic voting machines allow for meaningful audits?" |
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6/1/06 - Our new section
"How to Use www.ProCon.org" can be accessed from the bottom of our homepage. Learn about the various components of our sites in a user-friendly step-by-step PDF guide |
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5/31/06 - See our new question:
"What is the difference between an audit and a recount?" |
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5/22/06 - See our new table comparing the regulation of electronic voting machines and slot machines:
Las Vegas Slot Machines Versus Electronic Voting Machines
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5/17/06 - See our new chart:
Voting Systems Used in U.S. Presidential Elections Since 1980
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4/18/06 - See our newly posted question:
"Is the process of transmitting cast votes from individual polling stations to the central tabulation center secure?"
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